Latest Sightings
Here are the results of our latest WeBS survey, completed today:
Wigeon - 787
Gadwall - 28
Teal - 680
Mallard - 631
Pintail - 380
Shoveler - 17
Pochard - 14
Tufted Duck - 18
Mute Swan - 4
Whooper Swan - 778
Shelduck - 219
Greylag Goose - 447
Canada Goose - 2
Pink-footed Goose - 1573
Moorhen - 78
Coot - 369
Snipe - 14
Lapwing - 366
Grey Heron - 2
Little Egret - 3
Cattle Egret - 3
Great White Egret - 1
Black Headed Gull - 136
Kingfisher - 1
Woodcock - 2
Kestrel - 1
Marsh Harrier - 9
Bittern - 1
Red-breasted Goose - 1
Water Rail - 3
Other recent highlights include 2 peregrines over the mere on Saturday, bramblings at the millet feeders next to Ron Barker hide, and of course the red-breasted goose which has been showing well from the screens on catty bank and also attending the 3pm feeds at Discovery Hide.
(Photo: Brambling - Dave Gibson)